Costa Rica Northern Guanacaste

Costa Rica Northern Guanacaste is the land of ocean jewels ans year-round sunshine. It is easy to understand why so many tourists are naturally drawn to northern Guanacaste. This region has it all: the country’s most beautiful beaches, colossal volcanoes, forests, history, culture and nightlife.

Sabaneros, Costa Rican cowboys, dominate the place and can still be seen herding cattle across the widespread savannah. Traditional landscapes blend with the booming tourism industry creating the vacation hideaway you’ve been dreaming of. Once you get a taste of what Costa Rica Northern Guanacaste has to offer you’ll keep coming back for more.

Beaches along northern Costa Rica Northern Guanacaste shores are peaceful retreats hidden by coves and hills. Considered the most colonial of Costa Rican cities, Liberia safeguards its heritage through simple adobe architecture topped with red-tile-roofs. It’s locally known as the “white city” because many of its buildings are made with ignimbrite, a rock that gives them a pale washed color. Culture and tradition come alive every July in Liberia, where colorful fiestas feature rodeos, typical dancing, savory food and plenty of partying.

Wherever you’re coming from or whatever your final destination may be, Liberia is a mandatory stop. If you’re traveling by land it’s the perfect place to take a break from the driving, fill up on gas, and enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, museums, nightlife and the vibrant north Pacific life.

However, the fastest way to get there is flying directly into Daniel Oduber International Airport. Around 40 flights arrive every week from the United States through four different airlines. Flying from San Jose City via charter services is also a good idea, since it saves you about three hours on the road and the low rates make it quite affordable. Liberia is located at the heart of northern Guanacaste and the road forks a hundred times taking you to the numerous beaches located in the region, so take your pick and enjoy the ride.

The mounts at Hermosa beach raise your heels just high enough to give you the most amazing panoramic view of the ocean. Down on the shore, white sand meets blue waters and mild waves invite you in for a splash.

Luxury accommodations as well as inexpensive lodging are available in this beautiful cove surrounded by dry forest. Hermosa is a popular destination among those looking for the perfect tropical setting.

The possibilities are endless at Coco beach, the most developed coastal town in the region. Although it still retains much of its fishing village personality, hotels, restaurants and bars now cater to young tourists looking to have fun in the sun. The central plaza is lined with palm trees and benches, the perfect spot to relax with a cooling snow cone in your hand, the whisper of the crashing waves and the view of the grand ocean.